Birds of Prey Experience with Eclipse Falconry
Overview
Join Craig from the Eclipse Falconry team for a fantastic opportunity to meet his wonderful birds, in their personal setting within the grounds of Ash End House Farm. Although we haven't visited for some time, Craig has welcomed Spice before and has always received excellent feedback as you can read below.
This is a great opportunity to engage with different owls, hawks and falcons whilst learning all about these incredible creatures. Craig is extremely passionate about the birds and animals in general and always has lots of information on offer. We will be able meet, handle and fly a selection of the birds and hopefully capture a few good photographs too.
Optional add-on: If you're thinking of making a day of it, why not add on our Hands-on Critter Encounter which starts at 1pm? (Anyone who is booking the 2nd experience is entitled to a discounted place at just £20, instead of £30! Please contact the office to Claim this discount).
Includes
- At least 1 hour with the birds and their handler
- Opportunity to handle and fly the birds
Extras
- Optional extra to add on the Hands-on Critter Encounter at 1pm for just £20 (instead of £30). Please contact us at the office to take advantage of this.
- Any drinks/lunch at the café (or bring a packed lunch?)
- If you would like to visit the rest of the farm before or after your experience, you will need to pay farm admission (approx £10.95) directly to Ash End Farm.
Location & Itinerary
After our event, we have the option to enjoy a coffee or lunch in the onsite café, or the farm has a lovely sheltered picnic area if you'd prefer to bring a packed lunch.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Bird Experience | £30.00 | Available |
| Guest Bird Experience | £32.00 | Available |
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Host & Everything Else
Feedback from a previous visits
● The Birds of Prey event in my view can only be described as excellent and certainly much more that just value for money. We were given much more time that the prescribed hour and the impression I gained was that it was a pleasure for them as opposed to being part of the job. We did not have an actual coordinator but this was not necessary as the `Bird Man` looked after us fully and was very informative,easy going, along with touches of humour. There was plenty of opportunity to have contact with and fly the several different birds of prey presented to us. The final demonstration of flying was also excellent and we were allowed to watch at close quarters. The whole event was brilliant and we were made to feel very,very welcome. I have no criticisms of any part of it and do not see any way in which the event could be improved. “Yes really enjoyed the Bird of Prey Encounter, fantastic to have photos taken with the birds”
● “Birds of Prey was wonderful. Craig was very friendly too. Good value for money and very informative. A lovely morning out”
● “The bird of prey experience was very informative and enjoyable. It was well organised, and I would efinitely recommend it to other members. The gentleman in charge of our group,Craig, was very friendly, patient and gave us a lot of interesting facts oneach bird that we handled. It was a brilliant afternoon, and you could tell that the animals were very well looked after”
● "I just wanted to let you know what a great experience I had at Ash End Farm doing the birds of prey experience. Craig was very knowledgeable and kind and loves his work. We got loads of time handling the birds and lots of photo opportunities. We even got to see some baby kestrel chicks. It was all I could do to not pop one in my pocket. We got to handle the huge Eagle owl which was a bonus. Great value for money. I would highly recommend it"
● “The bird of prey encounter was really good. Definetly in my top 3! The guide was amazing, so informative. He made sure we had plenty of time with each of the birds, even checking we had enough time for photos. He knew so much and loved his birds. He even gave us extra time as he didn't want to rush the event. As an event it is whole heartedly worth the money you pay. The small group we had was ideal too as it meant we got to know each other and had plenty of one on one time. I would recommend this event to all xx”
● “Birds of Prey was wonderful. Craig if I remember his name correctly was very friendly too. Good value for moneyand very informative. A lovely morning out. Thanks”
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